Register and pay for the 2026 Chicago conference:

The early bird discount to attend the entire conference and festival concerts in Chicago is $1075. Full conference fare includes all session blocks, concerts, open mics, meet & greet (pizza and salad included), and processing fee.

Standard fare for the full conference is $1200 and will apply starting on September 1st.

À la carte options are available on a limited basis. Participants registered for à la carte sessions will need to purchase concert tickets and the meet and greet separately and will pay a processing fee of $25.

Financial aid subsidies are available for those in need, please let us know if financial hardship will stop you from attending the conference.

To reserve your place, all registrations should be accompanied by a minimum deposit of $300 (refundable in full before August 1). Paying by check or Zelle is fee-free and preferred. Paying in installments is also available.

All fees should be paid in full by October 1. 

À la carte fees for those not attending the whole conference:

This allows you to participate fully in a workshop or master class session. Each 3-hour block comprises either one masterclass or two 90-minute workshops for $125.  There are two blocks each day of the conference (morning and afternoon, Monday-Friday, November 2-6). 

You must attend at least 5 blocks plus group rehearsal in order to sing in one of two showcase concerts (November 7 and 8 matinees).

1 block - $125
2 blocks- $250
3 blocks - $375
4 blocks- $500
5 blocks- $625
6 blocks- $750
7 blocks- $825
8 blocks- $950
9 blocks- $1025
10 blocks- $1150

The option to audit (observing but not actively participating) is $60 per block.

A processing fee of $25 is required for all participants and auditors. Full conference participants have this fee included in the $1075 price. Auditors and à la carte participants will pay this fee in addition to the prices listed above

Additional conference add-ons:
Meet-and-greet (light dinner included) - $25
Concert tickets will vary in price, usually around $20-$35 each

To reserve your place, all registrations should be accompanied by a deposit of $300 (refundable in full before August 1, or half before October 1). Paying by check or Zelle is cheaper and preferred. Paying in installments is also available.

To view the full schedule for the conference, CLICK HERE (opens in a new tab)

 Check to be made payable to Working In Concert. Please indicate CPCx in the memo line.

Mail to:
Working In Concert
4730 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago IL 60625

Zelle payments can be sent to our bookkeepers at bk@workinginconcert.org

 

If you are in need of financial aid, please pay the registration fee to reserve your space (refundable before Sept 1)